New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment

A lump sum payment to help eligible New Zealanders affected by North Queensland floods that started in January - February 2025.

You have until 3 August 2025 to make a claim for the following areas:

  • Cardwell in Cassowary Coast Local Government Area (LGA)
  • Giru in Burdekin LGA
  • LGA of Hinchinbrook.

To see emergency information about your LGA, you can enter your address into the Queensland Government’s find your local council tool.

To get New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment you must meet all eligibility rules.

Page last updated: 6 February 2025.
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